2009 Kia Borrego vs. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Borrego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Borrego would be higher. At 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 445 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Captiva.
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2009 Kia Borrego | 2011 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Borrego | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4625 cc | 2405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 337 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 438 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |